Question

in the united states, different branches of government have the ability to limit the power of other branches of government, a system known as checks and balances. which of the following was an example of checks and balances in the athenian or roman governments?
a. roman senators served for life.
b. athenian trials were done by citizen juries.
c. roman consuls could veto each others decisions.
d. athenian citizens could vote in the assembly.

Explanation:

Checks - and - balances is about one part of a government limiting another's power. Roman consuls having the power to veto each other's decisions is an example of this within the Roman government structure. Roman senators serving for life doesn't show a power - limiting relationship. Athenian trials by citizen juries and citizens voting in the assembly are more about democratic participation than checking other branches' power.

Answer:

C. Roman consuls could veto each other's decisions.